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AV08 VFD

2008 Volvo C70

Blue Diesel 2400cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

87,682 mi
Last recorded87,682 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Volvo C7074,779 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV08 VFD
MakeVolvo
ModelC70
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,400cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 87,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Aug 2025 87,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 81,760 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2023 77,353 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 72,636 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 68,090 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2021 68,082 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,180 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 64,180 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Sep 2020 64,170 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2019 60,589 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 60,578 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 56,029 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 50,725 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 50,725 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 46,283 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 38,484 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 29,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 20,340 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 20,340 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 10,956 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 10,465 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 9,188 miles

How Reliable is the Volvo C70?

Based on 351,562 MOT tests across 21,746 vehicles.

72.6%
Pass Rate
4,929
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
21,746
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,186
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,456
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,364
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 5,005
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,837
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AV08 VFD is a 2008 Volvo C70 in Blue with a 2,400cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2008 Volvo C70 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 74,779 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volvo C70 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,186 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AV08 VFD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volvo C70 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Volvo C70 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AV08 VFD registered?

AV08 VFD is a 2008 Volvo C70, first registered on 10 May 2008.

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